$12,262
$32,362
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details68%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 17,073 |
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| Declined | + 7,984 |
| Total Received | 25,057 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| North Carolina State University — Raleigh | Raleigh, NC |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| College of Charleston | Charleston, SC |
| High Point University | High Point, NC |
| The University of Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| Columbia College | Columbia, SC |
| SAT | 5818 |
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| ACT | 3880 |
The University of South Carolina--Columbia, founded in 1801, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Engineering, Hospitality, Retail, & Sport Management, Journalism & Mass Communications, Library & Information Science, Liberal Arts, Nursing, Pharmacy, Science & Mathematics, and Social Work; through the Schools of the Environment, Law, Medicine, Music, and Public Health; and through the South Carolina Honors College. Its 351-acre campus, including a pre-Civil War area listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in Columbia, in central South Carolina.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 34,099 |
| Established in | 1801 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education) • AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ABA (American Bar Association) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication) • ALA (American Library Association) • APA (American Psychological Association) • APHE (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education) • ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) • CoA-NA (Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
483-acre, urban campus in Columbia (population: 134,309); branch campuses in Allendale, Beaufort, Lancaster, Sumter, and Union. Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation to parking areas. Public transportation serves campus.
University of South Carolina — Columbia
Columbia, SC 29208
| Application fee | $65
(may be waived for in-state applicants in cases of financial need) |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | December 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | October 15 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required |
68%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 17,073 |
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| Declined | + 7,984 |
| Total Received | 25,057 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
R. Scott Verzyl
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 800 868-5872
F: 803 777-0101
admissions-ugrad@sc.edu
| Tuition | $11,862 |
| Room | $7,500 |
| Board | $3,700 |
| Additional fees | $400 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $24,462 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $9,400 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $15,062 |
42%
$9,400
Need-based
| Federal | $24,851,783 |
| State | $32,644,231 |
| Institutional | $12,011,330 |
| Other external | $4,770,140 |
| Total | $74,277,484 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $7,865 |
| State | $25,555,446 |
| Institutional | $14,676,770 |
| Other external | $8,401,812 |
| Total | $48,641,893 |
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.20 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Maximum transfered
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Minimum transfers must complete
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85%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 100 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China India Iraq Oman Saudi Arabia South Korea |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Frank McClary
Director of International Admissions and Recruitment
803 777-7000
mcclaryf@mailbox.sc.edu
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